Best way to quit/leave a job?

[MandyPepperidge]

Not really a job in my case, but rather an internship. I took an unpaid internship this semester in a field I thought I might possibly be interested in. There was also an strong hint at offering me a job or helping me find a job if all went well.

I've been there about three weeks and feel ambivalent towards the experience. My bosses also took on another intern to share my responsibilities, making them the only team with two interns.

On top of that, I just accepted a job offer that is completely unrelated to my internship. This internship is adding nothing to my resume and would never add to my employability in the future.

So how do I leave? I have never quit anything in my life nor left a job other than to go to college. I'm sort of at a loss as to what to say. Should I maybe stick with it a little longer? I like the people I work with, but I'm not enjoying my work and I'm not even getting paid or receiving college credit.

[SoCalGirl]

Just tell them that a new opportunity has come up that will better suit your needs so unfortunately you won't be able to complete your commitment to the company. Let them know when your last day will be, usually 1-2 weeks notice, and say PEACE.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

Just tell them that a new opportunity has come up that will better suit your needs so unfortunately you won't be able to complete your commitment to the company. Let them know when your last day will be, usually 1-2 weeks notice, and say PEACE.

Either that, or use all of your sick time and just leave.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Either that, or use all of your sick time and just leave.

Uh, no.

I like SoCalGirls suggestion a lot. They really can't hold it against you if they're not paying you.

Question: Is the internship for class credit? If so, how do you rectify that?

Always try to leave on a high note. An old friend once told me to never burn any bridges because you never know who will be working the gate at the next one.

I wish I had been smart enough to realize the wisdom of that when I was younger.

[Senusret I]

GC as a whole may recall that I quit my last job after a standoff regarding leave. Technically, I burned a bridge. The majority of the people who responded told me things like "Good for you!" and praised me for following my heart and leaving a job where I wasn't respected.

One poster basically said what I did was irresponsible and dishonorable (or something lame like that, lol).

Well, over a year later (and not without a little hardship) I am finally in the job I was meant to be in! I am still friends with several people who still work there and one provided me with a glowing recommendation for my current job. (Side note: When my position there became open AGAIN for the second time in a year, my name was thrown around in meetings to possibly be asked back. Don't ask how I know.)

I moved away from direct service and into development (finally!) and I am able to call my old job at any time and ask the development director for best practices and whatnot. (It doesn't happen often, but I'm not afraid to do so.)

Just an update.....I thought of my own resignation experience and wanted to share.